House Bill No. 663, introduced by Representative Travis Johnson, seeks to amend the composition of the board of commissioners for the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District. The bill reduces the board's membership from twenty-six to twenty-three members by eliminating several positions, including the commissioner of agriculture and forestry, the president of the Louisiana State University System, and the president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, among others. Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions related to board membership and introduces the executive director of the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies as a new ex officio, nonvoting member.

The proposed changes aim to streamline the board's structure while ensuring that key stakeholders remain represented. The Louisiana State Law Institute is also directed to alphabetize and renumber the definitions within the relevant statute to reflect these changes. Overall, the bill focuses on enhancing the governance of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District by modifying its board's composition and clarifying its membership roles.

Statutes affected:
HB663 Original: 3:342(A), 3:342(A)(25)
HB663 Engrossed: 3:342(A), 3:342(A)(2)